**Adjunct Acting Instructor**

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**Please see Special Instructions for more details.**

Interested/qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, CV and the names and contact information of three professional references to Professor Jim Iorio, Acting Program Co-Head, jiorio01@roosevelt.edu. Applicants are encouraged to submit materials as soon as possible as applications will be considered as they are received and should be submitted by July 31, 2021 in order to assure full consideration. **Posting Details**

Position Rank Adjunct Acting Instructor Track Non-Tenure Track Position Title Adjunct Acting Instructor Category Adjunct Position Number Posting Number T000065 Location Chicago Open Date 07/20/2021 Close Date No Job Type Part-Time Working Hours Position Summary The Theatre Conservatory of Roosevelt Universitys Chicago College of Performing Arts, seeks an experienced, student-centered acting teacher for the fall 2021 semester. This position will instruct freshmen BFA performance majors in three sections of Fundamentals of Acting at the Chicago campus, each meeting for two hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Teaching assignments are offered on a semester-by-semester basis only. Additional employment may be offered if courses are available and the applicant demonstrates successful teaching methods.

Applicants are expected to have a commitment to excellence in teaching, comfort with working in an environment that fosters diversity, and the ability to use technology effectively in teaching. Roosevelt University is a private, non-sectarian university with 4,500 students studying at campuses in Chicagos south Loop, suburban Schaumburg and online. Founded on the principles of inclusion and social justice, Roosevelt is the fourth most ethnically diverse college in the Midwest, with a mission to prepare students to assume roles as leaders in their professions and communities. We are strongly committed to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion at our university and in society as a whole. These values are central to our mission. Candidates who have worked with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and who can contribute to our mission of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences and interests.

Title IX Contact Information:

Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Michael Pfeifer. His office is in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 204. He can be reached at 312-341-2045 or TitleIX@roosevelt.edu Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Able to function with professional accountability in academic settings and accept shared responsibility for the planning and implementation of assigned courses. Teaching Competence: Able to create a climate conducive to positive student learning. Proficiency in effectively planning and preparing lessons to support student success. Ability to maintain open communication and dialogue with department faculty. Technology Competence: Able to independently use computer technology (Word, Power Point, E-mail, Internet) at a minimum. Capacity to articulate and model CCPAs and Roosevelt Universitys mission, vision and values. Willingness to uphold principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion that are at the core of our mission. Years of Experience Required Minimum of two years of successful teaching experience. Required Education Masters Degree Certification/Licensure Required Minimum Qualifications Master of Fine Arts in Acting or equivalent professional experience.

Minimum of two years of successful teaching experience. Demonstrated commitment to continued professional learning. Preferred Qualifications Equipment Operated Working Conditions Standard classroom environment. Priority Application Instructions Departmental Contact Information **Posting Specific Questions**

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**Applicant Documents**

**Required Documents**

- Cover Letter

- List of References

- Curriculum Vitae

**Optional Documents**